The Cities of the Eastern Roman Province

ISBN: 9780199240098
Yazar: A. H. M. Jones
Cilt tipi: Şömizli Sert Kapak

Special edition for Sandpiper Books. "Traces the diffusion of the Greek city as a political institution throughout the lands of the Roman Empire bordering the Eastern Mediterranean over a period extending from Alexander's conquest of the East to the sixth century....Professor Jones describes the restrictive effect of centralized administrative policy on some dynasties and the growth of cities in their dominions, and various aspects of the relations between cities and central government, including the cities' role in the economic life of the Empire." Pp.xvi576/2(publisher's catalogue), 6 folding map pages incorporating 8 maps. Dark blue cloth, dustwrapper has removable clear protective wrap. 

English

1998

576 Pages

16 x 24 cm